We are excited! The new year in the two churches has brought a lot of excitement. Last year was a time of transition with us being gone half the year and then getting back into the swing of things and trying to put everyone in the right spot. We don’t have all of our ducks in a row yet, but enough to feel like we are organized and ready to roll. The New Year in Brazil struggles to start until after Carnaval every year as people vacation and school is out.
This year we decided to test some programming during Carnaval to see if people would come. The Arcoverde church went out to Tupanatinga for a Saturday Baptismal service and time of fellowship. Many spent the night and we had a fun Sunday morning with breakfast, Bible study and another service before we wrapped up the weekend with a traditional meal together (feijoada). On Tuesday we regathered in Arcoverde and did a short module and ate again! I would like to say that I got smoked in dominos on Saturday and Sunday, but on Tuesday I won a couple of games (probably because I had an older experienced guy as a partner).
This month Evelyn started an apprenticeship. We have had a close relationship with a local English school for years. Evelyn can’t work yet, but she can help out and she started doing just that a few weeks ago. She goes in on Thursdays for a few hours. We are excited for this opportunity for her to get out, learn more about teaching and to have fun as well.
Our new Brazilian colleagues are on their way! Stefan is making the five day drive from South Brazil and left on Wednesday. Pray for his trip! Then Julia and their three kids come next Tuesday. Pray for them as they adapt to the new culture and find their roles in the church planting vision here.
All for HIS glory,
David, Sarah, my busy working Evie and my living the life of a twin (cousin) Anna Claire
